Originally Posted by
RhinoBallAuto
Upon winging, I received commercial equivalency for Airplane SE and ME w/ CL thrust restriction. Also have served as a MEI in T-2C, and F/A-18 E/F (both CL thrust according to FAA). And currently serving as SEI in T-45C.
Would it enhance my application to do an MCI (through Sheppard, for example) in order to get CFI, CFII, and MEI designations? ...or would my pedigree stand on its own w/o all that once I have the ATP completed? (Word is, the FSDO that "overlooks" the CL thrust when doing MCI, so I am considering punching that ticket)
OR, alternatively... should I just wait to do the MCI until ATP check is complete (and having done the required Vmc maneuvers)?
I just did this recently at my local FSDO and was not given the MEI due to the centerline thrust restriction. I did get a CFII though. The examiner did say, however, that the FAA was supposed to be changing this rule. So maybe by the time you submit your paperwork you will get the MEI. You qualify for the CFI and CFII right now after passing the MCI exam.